I tried the search and couldn't find what I'm looking for. Maybe it's not possible cause I haven't herad anyone say anything like this but is it possible to use fc gxl rotors/calipers on a fb?

 

With alot of troublesome modifications yes

 

what would need to be done and effort is free so would this be more cost affective that aftermarket?

 

selectmaz sells a kit that you can put 4 lug fc rotors and 4 piston fc calipers onto a fb. really its not a big deal on a 84-85... the bearings are the same size its a matter of making a bracket to mate the fc rotor and caliper together

 

I have an 83. hate would be involed to in my case?

 

http://www.selectmaz.com.au/brakes.htm

 

Thanks!

 

BadAssRX-7, That link is a dead end ( no number or home page to go to for them,price,ect..,) Is this something that could be done with otu their kit? In other words could I just get some yard parts and do it? Also if a foru lug could be doen why not the five lug?

 

5 lug on the front and 4 lug on the back? if you went the extra mile and had the rear redrilled to a 5 lug then sure but $$ yea they dont list any prices ...email them

 

Anyone know what it would tkae to use yard parts? I don't like buying aftermarket if I can find it in a yard. I got more ambittion than money.

 

well what u would need to do #1 is a 84-85 front strut (spendal) swap so you can use the larger bearings... then when you have your rotors and calipers you will need to make a set of custom mounting brakets so you can mount the later style stuff on the fb... im sure it can be done and i might even try it but you better do dam good work or 1 hard brake and you might kiss your wankle good by. go look at there pics its rotors,calipers, brake lines, bolts pads and a mounting adapter the big metal thing with the large hole in the center and 4 bolt holes just out side that then offset are 2 "ears" that the caliper mountes to

 

check on 2nd page of archive, a brake upgrade post where a guy posted something on a site about using 4pstn calipers from t2 and gxl on his 12a baby

 

Stuka did a nice job on his.

http://www.mazspeed.com/4pistonbrakeconversion.htm

 

That's what I wanted! Thanks Carl!

 

In the last picture. That is the rear axle correct?

Why does it have two calipers? is that the standard setup on a 2nd?

Would it hurt anything to do just the front?


one last.

when changing to the 84-85 spindle (going from a 79) is the spindle all that is changed or is there more?

I am going to contact www.selectmaz.com.au and see if they just sell the bracket.

Thanks

 

the last pic is the fronts, notice the tube venting air to the brakes attached to the tension rod stock tII fronts have those crazy calipers

wouldnt hurt anything to do just the front, but youd probably have to get a brake proportioning valve and some really good pads in the rear at the very least

 

Got an email back from them



Hi Matthew,

We only sell as a complete kit. The disks are specially made for us.
Complete kit is: $1680.00 Australian dollars.
And includes: Hubs, new wheel bearings, large vented disks, hawk competition
brake pads, brake lines, backing plates bolts, nuts and washers

regards
Michael

 

No calipers?

 

calipers? mounting bracket for the calipers? What all is needed to get it ready? And what about ditching those hawk pads in favor of Carbotech Bobcat pads for the street?

 

The pic of the kit shows the calipers and the mounting bracket for the calipers. So they should be included for that price. You would have to ask them about the pads.



Carl

Do you have Stuka's email address? He said to email him but I did not find an address.

 

Stuka is regestered at mazspeed, use the email button to contact him. I dont have his email handy.